Chesapeake Bay water temperature

Chesapeake Bay, Sweethall Pier · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Chesapeake Bay is 29.8 °C (as of September 1, 2026, source: NOAA NERRS SWMP).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

29.8 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 29.8° · ☀️ Air 30.3° · high today 34.6°

Nearby waters

Dragon Swamp at Mascot, Virginia · 17.9 km away24.6 °C Chickahominy River near Providence Forge, Virginia · 21.7 km away30.0 °C Chesapeake Bay, Taskinas Creek · 22.9 km away31.3 °C Mattaponi River near Beulahville, Virginia · 42.7 km away28.2 °C Pamunkey River near Hanover, Virginia · 45.1 km away30.0 °C

More measuring points: Chesapeake Bay

Taskinas Creek31.3 °C Railroad29.3 °C Otter Point Creek26.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Chesapeake Bay right now?
The current water temperature is 29.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Chesapeake Bay?
Currently 29.8 °C (updated continuously).

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